Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Micaela Esquivel, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1659637080
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
300 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 943042203
(650) 723-4000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 28, 2024
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A126990

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659637080. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
220
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$52,290
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 51 51 $148
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 42 37 $160
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 25 24 $113
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 20 19 $111
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 20 16 $113
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 20 18 $94
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 15 13 $166
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope 14 14 $1,690
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 13 13 $209

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in Palo Alto Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 38. This provider delivers 5.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$40,422
Transactions
27
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 27 $40,421.85

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$37,000
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$2,000
Food and Beverage
$1,199
Travel and Lodging
$214
Gift
$9

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Micaela Esquivel's medical specialty?
Dr. Micaela Esquivel practices Surgery Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Micaela Esquivel practice?
Dr. Micaela Esquivel practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 943042203. Office phone: 6507234000.
What is Dr. Micaela Esquivel's NPI?
Dr. Micaela Esquivel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659637080, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Micaela Esquivel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Micaela Esquivel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Micaela Esquivel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.